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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.73, 11,346.78 and 3,863.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.73, 11,346.78 and 3,863.95 is: 5,796.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.73 : 11,346.78 = 3,863.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.73/11,346.78 = 3,863.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.73x = 11,346.78 × 3,863.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.73x = 43,843,390.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,843,390.58/7,563.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.53

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